Golden Pallasite – 146.30 g - Sculpted Desert FormPallasite specimen displaying an extraordinary naturally sculpted shape and a distinctive bronze-golden patina on its metal surface. Known as a “Golden Pallasite” for its appearance under the Saharan sun, this specimen is the result of long-term natural sandblasting in an extreme desert environment.
Golden Pallasite - 146.30 g
This exceptional pallasite specimen belongs to a small group of finds informally known as “Golden Pallasites”, a name given by desert nomads who first discovered these meteorites in the Sahara. The term refers to the bronze to golden patina developed on the metallic surface, which becomes particularly striking when illuminated by direct sunlight in the desert environment.
Only a few dozen specimens from this find are known, and among them, only a very limited number display such highly unusual and sculptural forms. The remarkable morphology of this piece is not accidental but the result of prolonged natural sandblasting. In a region characterized by persistent winds and abrasive desert sands, the meteorite was slowly shaped over time. The olivine crystals, being mechanically softer than the surrounding metal, were preferentially abraded, while the metal matrix resisted erosion more effectively. This differential erosion produced a unique relief and an organic, almost architectural surface.
The resulting form is a rare example of natural aeolian sculpting acting on a meteoritic material, creating a specimen where scientific significance and aesthetic presence converge. The patinated metal surface, combined with the selectively worn olivines, gives this pallasite a visual identity unlike typical cut or polished examples.
Preserving entirely natural surfaces and an exceptional morphology, this Golden Pallasite is particularly well suited for advanced private collections, institutional displays, or museum-grade exhibitions, where both its geological history and its desert-shaped form can be fully appreciated.
